Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-01
VI. ROUv1ER SECURES A MAJORITY.
His Statement Of Policy Received with
Favor i'm the Chamber Except by slso
Left.

NJ. Rouyfer, the new French premier, read his
statement In the chamber OF deputies yesterday
afternoon. He said his foreign policy would be
firm and prudent Preparations for the exhibition
In 1889 would be actively forwarded.
The radical left intimated that they would inter-
potato the government on a question touching lis
policy, and would demand urgency. NJ Rouyier
agreed.
NJ. Julien thereupon requested the government
TO define their program
NJ Rouvier replied that the ministry would firmly
apply the existing legislation on education. In
regard 10 economy In the public expenditures.
they proposed 10 retrench 90 600 600 francs Re.
ierrlng 10 the political color OF the cabinet the
premier said: ''We do not reflect especially the
views OF anybody" NJ. Rouvier concluded by de-
ciarlng, amid loud protests from the left, that the
cabinet relied upon the support or the republican
majority. Answering question put subsequently,
vi. Rout1er protested az dinst "A republican eNcon-
municatlon. OF which he was the object lie aid
hot consider himself condemned 10 powerlessness
merely because the extreme left refused 10
operate With him. lie would lay down the reins
OF government II he tailed 10 obtain the assistance
or the republican majority. MiIlcrand then moved
resolution OF want OF confidence In the govern
ment. IL was rejected by a vote Of aS5 To l:3g NJ.
Rouy1er then demanded the order OF the day, and
his motion therefor was carried by vote Ss4 IN
156 amid enthusiastic cheers 10y the center.
Gen. Ferron promised that he would frankly
state his opinion OF the new military bill when
that measure came up for discussion. He said it
had been decided TO advocate the three years SER
vice, which would be the same for all. No Dis
tinction would be made ia the case OF seminarists
lay teachers or Others lie deplortsd the Insult.
nciency OF the peace effective, ana urged the ne
cesaty or Increasing the strength OF each COM
pany by reducing the number OF companies VI.
RouVler declined 10 answer whether lac intended
10 elect conversion OF the debt. The chamber
adjourned until Thursday.
Gen. Bouianger yesterday morning babe farewell
TO the oilcials In the war department and LETT
Paris. Deputies VI the right estimate That OF the
2S5 votes received 10y the government this after
noon, 40 were cast by members OF Tire right. As
Stunning this estimate 10 be correct the goyern-
ment Will have purely republican majority VI
only III.
"L0NG LIVE BoCLASGER."
There was brilliant assemDlage at the military
fete at the Paris Opera House last evening. gen
Boulanger was absent. While the company was
assembling thousands OF persons gathered In the
vicinity OF the opera house shouting Resignation
resignation "Long live Boulanger!" 1--WE will
have him." &c. Al III p. m. the crowd outside had
greatly Increased In numbers, and had become SO
turbulent that the republican guard, which was
held In readiness In the court-yar or the opera
house, Was ordered out TO disperse the mob which
task was accomplished amid yolleys OF misses from
the crowd